Extended filing and payment deadlines

Most people welcome the arrival of spring. But unfortunately, spring can mean a higher incidence of such natural disasters as tornados and flooding. To help individuals and businesses affected by disasters, the IRS regularly updates a list of tax relief by jurisdiction. Currently, it includes information for those affected by Washington state storms, Colorado fires […]

New tax reporting requirements for payment apps could affect you

If you run a business and accept payments through third-party networks such as Zelle, Venmo, Square or PayPal, you could be affected by new tax reporting requirements that take effect for 2022. They don’t alter your tax liability, but they could add to your recordkeeping burden, as well as the number of tax-related documents you […]

Tax policy on emissions

How are carbon-dioxide emissions affected by tax or allowance prices on them? A recent Congressional Budget Office (CBO) paper examines this question. It scrutinizes three groups: the electrical power industry, the transportation sector and a composite residential, commercial and industrial group. In the electrical power industry, “price sensitivities of energy-related emissions over the first 10 […]

Was that a Yes or a No?

It’s a simple “yes” or “no” question, but you must answer it on your Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR: At any time during 2021, did you receive, sell, exchange or otherwise dispose of any financial interest in any virtual currency? According to the IRS, some examples of a transaction involving virtual currency are the receipt […]

Keeping meticulous records is the key to tax deductions and painless IRS audits

If you operate a business, or you’re starting a new one, you know you need to keep records of your income and expenses. Specifically, you should carefully record your expenses in order to claim all of the tax deductions to which you’re entitled. And you want to make sure you can defend the amounts reported […]

IRS creates new Office

The IRS has established its first-ever Taxpayer Experience Office. The new office will focus on all aspects of taxpayers’ transactions with the IRS. Specifically, in the near-term, the office will seek to expand customer callback, provide additional payment options, secure two-way messaging and offer more services for multilingual customers. The office will work in conjunction […]

Energy Credits Proposed

Among the many consequences of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are higher energy prices and fears about oil and gas shortages. But recently, Senate Finance Committee Chairman, Ron Wyden (D-OR) argued that Congress can kill two birds with one stone by passing clean energy tax incentives. Tax breaks could help reduce the country’s dependence on foreign […]

The election to apply the research tax credit against payroll taxes

The credit for increasing research activities, often referred to as the research and development (R&D) credit, is a valuable tax break available to eligible businesses. Claiming the credit involves complex calculations, which we can take care of for you. But in addition to the credit itself, be aware that the credit also has two features […]

How’s your tax withholding?

This tax season, some taxpayers will be shocked to learn that they owe money to the IRS, perhaps because their employer didn’t withhold enough from their wages. This can also happen when an employee has more than one job or income that fluctuates throughout the year. But it’s your responsibility to ensure withholding is adequate. […]

Gig Income

If you’ve earned income from the gig economy, the IRS is reminding you that those wages are taxable and must be reported. The gig economy is when people earn income providing on-demand work, services or goods. Often, the gig is acquired through a digital platform, such as a smart phone app. Taxpayers must report income […]